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24 Dynamo | Dash Youth Class of 2023 players sign National Letters of Intent

Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club is proud to announce that 24 members of the Class of 2023 have signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) on National Signing Day to continue their soccer career in college. These commitments include nine (11) NCAA Division I schools, as well as several Division II and III powerhouses.

Dynamo | Dash Youth continues to lead the way in the Houston area in player development, with over 390 college commitments since 2017 and 42 national team selections. The graduation class of 2022 saw 69 players commit to play college soccer.

“I am incredibly grateful to the coaching staff at Dynamo | Dash Youth for their time and effort they put into helping find a college that was the best fit for me and connection with potential college coaches. My recruitment process would not have been as successful if it weren’t for the coaches’ unwavering support and the many recruiting opportunities provided by the club for the teams at all levels to be seen by top colleges," said Kathryn Lennon, Girls Academy U19 / University of Richmond. "My coaches went out of their way to meet with me about my school preferences, and they helped form a list of colleges that would meet my criteria. All of the staff were more than willing to provide insight and tips on the recruitment process, and they all had different coach connections they were happy to introduce me to. On behalf of the class of 2023, I would like to thank all of the coaches at the club for their guidance and efforts to get us to the next stage of our soccer careers.”

“I’m so excited to begin my collegiate journey at Southern Miss next year, " said Madeline Ellis, Girls Academy U19 / Southern Mississippi University. "The Dash program has made me the player I am today and I could not be more grateful to my coaches for all of their time helping me grow as a player. The tools, resources and the opportunities that the club has provided in their player development pathway really helped me navigate my way through the whole recruiting process.”  

"The club has a responsibility to enhance college recruitment opportunities through our resources and extensive networking connections," said Simon Boddison, Director of Soccer Operations. "As part of our membership commitment, we will continue to provide a comprehensive free online platform that educates and informs all the players and families about the recruitment process to ensure the best opportunity for success. I, along with our entire coaching staff, are thrilled to celebrate these players and look forward to more college commitments throughout the season."

The dedicated, professional coaching staff of Dynamo | Dash Youth is able to work with players to design personalized development plans throughout their soccer career. Our staff’s experience in the recruitment process has provided the club an extensive network of contacts across the nation at all levels of college soccer. Every player ('04 - '09 birth years) in the club has access to the College Fit Finder program to ensure they have the ability to find the best opportunities to advance their athletic and academic endeavors after high school.

Stay tuned to the club’s social media channels and the College Center presented by Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery for additional college commitments throughout the year!

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21 Dynamo | Dash Youth Class of 2022 players sign National Letters of Intent

Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club is proud to announce that 21 members of the Class of 2022 have signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) on National Signing Day to continue their soccer career in college. These commitments include nine (9) NCAA Division I schools, as well as several powerhouse Division II and III programs.

Dynamo | Dash Youth continues to lead the way in the Houston area in player development, with over 240 college commitments since 2017 and 42 national team selections. The graduation class of 2021 saw 50 players commit to play college soccer, including the entire Girls Academy U19 squad.

Pictured above Girls Academy U19 with Coach Omar Morales.   

"The club has a responsibility to enhance college recruitment opportunities through our resources and extensive networking connections," said Simon Boddison, Director of Soccer Operations. "As part of our membership commitment, we will continue to provide a comprehensive platform that educates and informs all the players and families about the recruitment process to ensure the best opportunity for success. I, along with our entire coaching staff, are thrilled to celebrate these players and look forward to more college commitments throughout the season."

The dedicated, professional coaching staff of Dynamo | Dash Youth is able to work with players to design personalized development plans throughout their soccer career. Our staff’s experience in the recruitment process has provided the club an extensive network of contacts across the nation at all levels of college soccer. Every player ('08 - '03 birth years) in the club has access to the College Fit Finder program to ensure they have the ability to find the best opportunities to advance their athletic and academic aspirations and endeavors after high school.

Stay tuned to the club’s social media channels and the College Center presented by Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery for additional college commitments throughout the year!

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The Houston Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club would like to congratulate the following players that will be graduating and advancing on to college to further their education and / or athletics at the prestigious academic institutions below:

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The club is very proud to announce that Gabriel Hull (Dynamo | Dash Youth) has committed to Clemson University with their Paralympic Soccer Residential Training Program (RTP). Clemson’s RTP is a unique opportunity for athletes with disabilities, and allows athletes with a disability to continue playing collegiate soccer while earning their college degree. Players earn in-state tuition waiver in the form of an athletic scholarship and will train weekly with the team. This is the only program of this nature in the United States. Athletes will seek to excel on the field with team training, personal development training and strength and conditioning, as the program seeks to prepare players for the US Para National Team. This distinctive program, the only one in the country, is paving the way for soccer players with disabilities in the United States.

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Mitchell Cardenas and the San Diego Sockers won their 15th indoor championship (Ron Newman Cup) by beating Ontario Fury 2-1, April 16, 2021 in Ontario. Mitchell Cardenas (Houston Dynamo Youth | Campbell University) followed in his father's footsteps Alex Cardenas (Dynamo Youth Boys Academy Director / San Diego Sockers 2001-2002) by playing at the same club twenty years later. San Diego Sockers are part of MASL (Major Arena Soccer League).

"It means a lot to win a championship in a city and organization that my father was a part of as well. Seeing him play and win several championships at the professional level motivated me even more and set the standard of what winning means, so I’m happy and thankful to my family for their support." Mitchell Cardenas.

"It is a great feeling to see Mitchell fulfill a goal in his soccer career and it makes me very proud to see him become a champion with San Diego. The Sockers was a team in which I also played for in my professional career and unfortunately lost in the final" said Alex Cardenas. "I hope that many more triumphs will come in his life and I take great pride in knowing that Mitchell was a bi-product of our program since he was 8 years old and that hard work pays off at some point."  

Picture above: Mitchell Cardenas, San Diego Sockers, MASL Champions 2021

Pictured above: Coach Alex Cardenas, Dynamo Youth Boys Academy Director / San Diego Sockers 2001-2002.

Houston's #1 youth soccer club continues to add college commitments (49 players) throughout the spring season and is very proud to congratulate the following players that are signees or have committed to their colleges of choice.  The club continues to lead the Houston area with student-athletes committing to collegiate soccer programs, with over 200 players since 2017 in addition to 40 national team placements. The Class of 2021 and 2022 are highlighted by 15 NCAA Division I schools, as well as, additional signings at powerhouse Division II and III schools. 

GIRLS 2021	COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY
Agustin Garcia Jr.	Gardner-Webb University
Alexis Fowlkes	Texas Tech University
Angie Diep	Southern Methodist University
Audrey Addison	Houston Baptist University
Cambree Catalano	Mississippi Valley State University
Camden Chance	Howard Payne University
Camryn Cordova	Sam Houston State University
Danika Etter	Houston Baptist University
Desiree Deshotel	Asbury University
Emily Bates	Dallas Baptist University
Grace Freeman	East Texas Baptist University
Grace Richard	Lamar University
Haley McWhirter	East Carolina University
Haven Terry	Baylor University
Isabella Hollenbach	University of Missouri
Jenay Garcia	Texas A&M San Antonio
Jenna Bodron	Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Kate Burgess	University of Houston
Kaitlyn Futschik	University of Texas at Dallas
Kennedy Harris	University of Mary Hardin - Baylor
Makayla Baxter	East Texas Baptist University
Mallory Perez	University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Megan Schwertner	University of North Texas
Sara Engels	Mercer University
Sara Giannotti	Washington University
Shaylea Bolton	Howard Payne University
Sydney Ben	Howard Payne University
Sydnie Thibodaux	Auburn University
Tea Guidie	Sterling College
BOYS 2021	COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY
Alejo Prieto	Upper Iowa University
Arthur Souza	University Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Camilo Roldan	Blinn College
Colby McAllister	Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Erik Lopez	Upper Iowa University
Gabriel Hull	Clemson University
Jonathan Harris	University of West Alabama
JJ Abusada	Old Dominion University
Karsten Kuciemba	University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Matthew Villarreal	University of Dallas
Lucas Hickey	Ohio Northern University
Samuel Williams	Finlandia University
GIRLS 2022	COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY
Alison Turner	St. Edward's University
Danielle Shannon	Louisiana State University
Ellen Persson	University of Illinois
Laney Gonzales	Louisiana State University
Rebecca Partyka	Northeastern State University

Our dedicated, professional staff is able to work with players to design personalized development plans throughout their soccer career. Our experience in the recruitment process has provided the club an extensive network of contacts across the nation at all levels of college soccer. Every player ('07 - '02 birth years) in our club has access to our college fit finder program to ensure they have the ability to find the best opportunities to advance their athletic and academic aspirations and endeavors after high school.

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The club's College Center is offering five seminars in the month of March on very important topics presented by College Fit Finder.  Players can pick and chose which topics to register for.  

All players MUST PRE-REGISTER!

• How to Compare & Appeal College Award Letters:  With Partner Solutions for Tuition and special guest TuitionFit
• Debunking Athletic Scholarships and the Importance of Academic Ones:  With Partner Virtual College Counselors
• Prepping for a Showcase, and the Future of Standardized Testing, Post-Covid: With Partner Virtual College Counselors
• Starting Your Academic Search:  With Partner Educational Pathfinder

A. How to Compare and Appeal College Award Letters:

With our Partner Solutions for Tuition and special guest TuitionFit
When: Wednesday, March 3, 6-7pm PST
Description:  It's not the right college if it's not the right price. Yet, families aren't likely to get the best price unless they negotiate. But, you can't negotiate if you don't have information and leverage. TuitionFit is the only way to see comparison pricing FOR FREE. 

Share information through a secure portal Compare real-time current year offers made to similar students Use this information to negotiate from a stronger position. Collectively flip the power dynamic in college admissions.  

What to say in your appeal letter. What not to say in your appeal letter.

Registration Link: HERE

B. Debunking Athletic Scholarships and the Importance of Academic Scholarships: Who, What, Where, When, Why:

With our Partner Virtual College Counselors
When: Thursday, March 4, 4:30pm PST
Description: College is expensive. Across the globe, the cost of education is rising dramatically, and many families are being left behind. Now more than ever, a student and family's educational opportunities are defined by the financial aid they receive from colleges and universities. However, many families are overwhelmed by the purposefully convoluted process surrounding scholarships, grants, and student loans. 

Join us as we tackle the importance of academic and extracurricular scholarships: who should apply, what are these scholarships, where are they, when should you apply, and why are they so important in the long-term success of a student and family.

Registration Link: HERE

C. Prepping for A Showcase and The Future of Standardized Testing Post-Covid:

With our Partner Virtual College Counselors
When: Monday, March 15, 4:30pm PST
Description: For decades, standardized testing (e.g. ACT & SAT) has been a crucial determining factor in admission offices admitting or denying students. Recently, the legacy of standardized testing has seen radical changes and the effects are causing ripples in the higher education world. More colleges and universities are going test-optional or test-blind with their admission processes. Earlier this year, the College Board even canceled the SAT subject tests and the optional essay portion. What will the role of testing be in a post-COVID higher education landscape, should you take the test, will this affect scholarships, and could we be seeing the final death throes of the standardized testing industry? Join us as we tackle all testing topics.

What you need to know before going to a showcase?  How to get seen?  What to say?  When to reach out?  Coaches have their schedules set before they show up to the fields.  Make sure you're on their list!

Registration Link: HERE

D. Starting Your Academic Search

With our Partner: Educational Pathfinder
When: Thursday, March 18, 6:00pm PST -OR- Wednesday March 24, 6:00pm PST
Description: Important questions to ask yourself and others (before you get too far and realize you're on the wrong track).

Course, community service, and activities planning, academic resumés.
Where to find information on schools. (College Fit Finder of course! But also social media, college fairs, IECs, etc.) Insider info to aid in your searches. (Odds and ends like demonstrated interest, how schools portray themselves online, importance of reading your emails and information you may miss if you don't, etc.)

Registration Link March 18: HERE

Registration Link March 24: HERE

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